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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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